2010 Audi S5 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2010 Audi S5 and 2010 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Audi S5 and 2010 Mercedes-Benz R are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S5 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 355 kg more than 2010 Audi S5.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi S5. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi S5. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R has automatic transmission and 2010 Audi S5 has manual transmission. 2010 Audi S5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi S5 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S5 | R |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4625 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 3216 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
